New York and Massachusetts are now without any Hooters locations as the restaurant chain continues to close outlets amidst its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The final Hooters in Colonie, New York, located at 70 Wolf Road, ceased operations earlier this month after 15 years in business.
A sign on the door of the Colonie location stated, "After much deliberation, we’ve made the difficult decision to close this location. We are incredibly grateful for the many years of great times, cold beer, hot wings, and unforgettable memories shared here. Thank you to our guests, team members, and community for the support over the years."
This closure followed the shuttering of New York's only other remaining Hooters in the city earlier in March. In Massachusetts, the last three Hooters locations in Dedham, Saugus, and West Springfield have also closed. The West Springfield closure marked the end of the chain's presence in the state.
These closures are part of a larger trend affecting the brand. In March, Hooters' last outpost in Connecticut, located in Wethersfield, also closed, coinciding with the closure of the chain's remaining location in Minnesota's Mall of America. Diners reportedly lined up for a final meal at the Minnesota location after 33 years of operation.
The national chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2025, citing declining sales and inflation. As part of this process, Hooters closed 30 corporate-owned restaurants across the country. The company's founders repurchased most of the brand last year and have initiated a rebrand intended to restore its original 1980s beach-bar atmosphere. This includes plans to revert to more modest versions of the waitresses' uniforms, which were originally skimpy orange shorts and white t-shirts featuring the company's owl logo.
A Hooters representative stated that this is not an image overhaul but a "reclamation of who we’ve always been." Neil Kiefer, who is leading the brand, commented on the changes, suggesting that revealing attire will not be a feature of the revamped restaurants.